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Workforce Development Sub-Committee. Rhode Island Early Learning Council. July 22, 2013 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Warwick Public Library. Meeting Agenda. 2. Current and Upcoming Projects. 3. Current and Upcoming Projects. 4. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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RHODE ISLANDEARLY LEARNING COUNCIL
July 22, 2013
3:30 PM - 5:30 PMWarwick Public Library
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE
22 MEETING AGENDA
Welcome, Introductions, and Meeting Overview
Current and Upcoming Projects
Workforce Knowledge and Competencies
Workforce Study
Sub-committee Membership
Public Comment
Summary and Next Steps
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CURRENT AND UPCOMING PROJECTS
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44CURRENT AND
UPCOMING PROJECTS
Workforce Knowledge and Competency Framework for PD Providers and Higher Education Expert facilitator received tentative award notification
from DoA Will begin drafting framework by September
Higher Education - Alignment to the Workforce Knowledge and Competencies URI and RIC have completed their alignment template and
report Meeting this week to determine next steps in addressing
gaps in alignment
55CURRENT AND
UPCOMING PROJECTS
CCRI NAEYC Accreditation Alignment to WKC is taking place as part of Accreditation
process Self- Study Process has begun Internal Review Teams have been identified Stakeholders will be invited to participate in process TA from NAEYC has been made available
Access to Higher Education Expansion of CCRI Level 1 Pathway Program is underway
2 cohorts in progress Recruiting for Fall
T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships awarded and will continue as is for Fall 2013
66CURRENT AND
UPCOMING PROJECTS
Professional Development/Technical Assistance Center Planning for implementation in late Fall 2013
Professional Development available in the interim: Resource Center (RIAEYC, R2LP, and EDC) will continue
providing PD opportunities through September 2013 RIELDS
Summer training continues Intro to RIELDS will begin in Fall 2013 Levels 1, 2, and 3 will begin in January 2014
(participants of RIELS will not be required to re-do) RIDE and EDC are developing child assessment training
that will be piloted in the fall
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WORKFORCE KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES
88WKC: FAMILY CHILD
CARE EDUCATORS
Feedback sessions completed in April - May Six forums where held in various locations. Three in Spanish and Three in English A Total of 118 participants attended Representation from 11 cities/towns (majority from Providence)
Questions Asked: How useful is the core competencies document as it is right now? Will you be able to use the document to identify your strengths as
an educator? Are there changes you would recommend in how the various
levels are defined? Do you think that each domain is addressed comprehensively? What words or terms should be added to the glossary? What other feedback do you have?
99WKC: FAMILY CHILD
CARE EDUCATORS
Overall, participants in all forums remarked that they liked the document.
Positive remarks about the document included: This document will help me become more professional as a
caregiver and gives me the knowledge about how to do it. The indicators in the domains are clear and easy to
understand. They will guide us well to the next level. The document is comprehensive and makes sense.
Concerns raised by participants focused on: The user-friendliness of the document. The appropriateness of the career pathway. The need for professional development and supports,
particularly in Spanish.
1010WKC: FINALIZATION
OF TEACHER/TA
Reviewed by five national experts: Karen La Paro, Deb Cassidy, Ida Rose Florez, Catherine Scott-Little, and Jana Fleming
Original design team met in June and will meet in August to incorporate expert feedback
Roll out will take place in late August and early September, as well as additional supports rolling out in concert with the implementation of the PD/TA Center
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Competent, well-trained professionals are the key to providing quality early childhood programs. WKC are cumulative, and create a continuum for professional development. WKC are used to:
Design appropriate training and education opportunities
Use as tool for career advisement
Establish standards for employment and job performance
Develop job descriptions
Assist Administrators in planning for staff development
WKC: PURPOSE
1212WKC: QUESTIONS TO
CONSIDER FOR ROLL-OUT
What supports and communication should be available to help people understand the purpose and content of the WKC Frameworks? Self-Assessment Tools
Guidance/Counseling
Aligned PD
PD/TA
Center
Link all workforce policy decisions in one document
What questions does the subcommittee recommend addressing? Tech
nical Report
Possible FAQ to address questions immediately upon release
Other
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WORKFORCE STUDY
14WORKFORCE STUDY
TIMELINE
August September
Review Preliminary
results
FinalReport
July
Finalize Survey
Questions;
Prepare Survey
Monkey;
Translation to Spanish
Distribute Workforce Study to all Licensed
Homes and Centers
Finalize dissemination
plan and develop
outreach plan
Monitor response rate for
all sectors;
Follow up with non-responders
1515WORKFORCE STUDY:
SUBCOMMITTEEE FEEDBACK
Surveys were revised based on subcommittee feedback:
Collect more detailed data about length of time in field
Eliminate questions for support staff (janitors, cooks, etc…)
Add more detail to questions regarding college credits
Reword question related to staff turnover
Additional questions on access to technology
Revise question on languages spoken
1616 WORKFORCE STUDY:CONSIDERATIONS
Workforce Core Team considered the following:
A workforce study in the summer may not be ideal, due to certain programs being closed and/or reduced staffing levels
A representative response and high-quality survey is required to make data-based decisions
Response rate must be closely monitored and everyone must work together to achieve optimal results
How to target outreach to hard-to-reach populations
1717WORKFORCE STUDY:
OUTREACH PLAN
In addition to Oldham Innovative Research (OIR), the Workforce Core Team will implement the following communication plan:
Email all known individual educators (RIELS trainings, Resource Center trainings, etc…)
Head Start Outreach
Email to stakeholder groups (RICCDA, FCCHRI, etc…)
Email to various list-servs (RIDE, DHS Community Exchange, PLCCC, etc…)
Announcements at various meetings
Additional subcommittee recommendations?
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SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
1919SUBCOMMITTEE
MEMBERSHIP
Subcommittee designed to: Provide recommendations for, advise on progression, and efforts
to achieve Strategic Plan objectives Will be composed of Council members and others interested in
workforce development, higher education.
Objective 1: Develop Workforce Knowledge and
Competency Frameworks and Corresponding Progressions of
Aligned Credentials
Objective 2: Support Early Childhood Educators in
Improving Their Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
2020 SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Current Groups/Sectors Represented:
Higher Education (CCRI, RIC, and OHE) State Agencies (DCYF, RIDE, DHS, OHHS) Advocates Family Child Care Head Start Child Care Administrators
Given the objectives and strategies in the Strategic Plan, what groups should be
represented at the subcommittee level?
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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NEXT STEPS
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2323 NEXT STEPS
Upcoming Meetings
Next Sub-committee Meeting (Focus on Higher Education) Late August, Date and Location TBD
Early Learning Council Meeting, October 2, 12:30-2 at CCRI